I got an upright vacuum about a year ago and it's not picking up very well. I don't want to spend a ton on a new one. Any recommendations?

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Sybil Campbell, Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

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Debbie Laity

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Check your filters.

Jan 19, 2015 01:39 PM

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Larry Johnston

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Change the bag if it is full. If it is not, then check to see if i is installed properly. There could be a leak in the suction. Also check the wheels to see if there is hair causing the bristles to not work properly.

Jan 20, 2015 11:20 AM

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Sybil Campbell

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Evelyn Johnston

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I bought a Shark Pro and I love it. Works great....have you moved back home yet?

Jan 20, 2015 10:59 AM

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Sybil, may need tune up and filter change. We dumped ours years ago for a Dyson. We have had it for 9 years and never had a problem. A

Jan 20, 2015 03:05 AM

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Ron Marshall

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We have had a Sharp for years and years....we have two others as well....one of the downstairs and one for the garage and vehicles. We keep the filters cleaned by actually rinsing them out every month and replacing them after they are dried. Check your hose and make sure that the belts are tight. That is all there could be wrong with any vaccuum. Good luck, Sybil!

Jan 20, 2015 12:38 AM

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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties

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My housekeeper got a new Sharp at Sam's Club and it is a lightweight upright with a small canister attached. She likes it.

Jan 19, 2015 11:57 PM

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Bob Force (REALTOR®)

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I have to agree with Kevin, not much but the pipes and filters.

Jan 19, 2015 10:26 PM

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Kevin J. May

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Not too much can happen which brings their performance down other than clogged passages. If you have pets a once over by a vacuum pro will bring the suck back to your suction Sybil Campbell. I recently overhauled two of ours and although I haven't tried to pickup a bowling ball they're doing their jobs well. Here's a tip, don't try to suck up anything metal, screws, bolts, couns, etc. they're all eventual recipes for disaster.

Jan 19, 2015 10:14 PM

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Debbie Gartner

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If you have carpet, it may also depend on type of carpet. Super soft carpets don't work w/ dysons nor beater bars.

Also, I just learned this last week...if you have pets, there is a new stainmaster carpet that is antistatic so makes it easier to vacuum pet hair. I can't wait to get the samples in Feb/Mar.

Jan 19, 2015 08:58 PM

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William Feela

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Depending on the type, changing the bag would be a great start. LOL

Really it sounds as though you have something blocking the discharge pipe. Does it have a heppa filter. If that is plugged nother get through it.

Jan 19, 2015 02:54 PM

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Sybil Campbell

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Ajay Pandya

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Good options Sybil - yes, you can do it.

Jan 19, 2018 11:28 PM

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Sybil Campbell

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William Feela thanks but I clean that regularly. I really think it's has worn out, is a lemon or my cleaning lady ran over somethig with it that messed it up.

Jan 20, 2015 02:07 PM

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William Feela

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There should be a pleared white or light grey filter that needs to be cleaned. Most call them a HEPA filter. It filters out the fine particles and does plug up quiickly

Jan 20, 2015 12:21 PM

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Sybil Campbell

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Larry Johnston, it's bagless!

Jan 20, 2015 11:45 AM

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Sybil Campbell

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Evelyn, thanks for your recommendation. No, I'm moving in a couple of weeks.

Jan 20, 2015 11:44 AM

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Sybil Campbell

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Ron and Alexandra, I have heard good things about dyson.

Jan 20, 2015 11:43 AM

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Sybil Campbell

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Debbie Reynolds and Ron Marshall, thanks for recommending the Sharp!

Jan 20, 2015 11:41 AM

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Sybil Campbell

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Bob Force (REALTOR®), thanks.

Jan 20, 2015 11:40 AM

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Sybil Campbell

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Kevin J. May, I don't have pets, but my cleaning lady may have sucked up something she shouldn't have.

Jan 20, 2015 11:38 AM

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Sybil Campbell

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Debbie Gartner, I think I'm going to invest in a new vacuum. I don't want to spend a ton and my new house has hardwood floors throughout except for carpet in the bedrooms and one hall. What would you suggest?

Jan 20, 2015 11:36 AM

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Sybil Campbell

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William Feela, it's a bagless vacuum.

Jan 20, 2015 11:34 AM

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Sybil Campbell

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Debbie Laity, I cleaned the filter and that didn't help.

Jan 20, 2015 11:33 AM

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Sybil Campbell

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Sam, it wasn't a very expensive vacuum, I'm not sure it's worth the cost.

Jan 20, 2015 11:33 AM

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Sam Shueh

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taking it to a vaccum cleaner store for a tune-up.... leaks, striction, belt slipping etc.

Jan 19, 2015 01:17 PM

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Change the bag if it is full. If it is not, then check to see if i is installed properly. There could be a leak in the suction. Also check the wheels to see if there is hair causing the bristles to not work properly.
I bought a Shark Pro and I love it. Works great....have you moved back home yet?
Sybil, may need tune up and filter change. We dumped ours years ago for a Dyson. We have had it for 9 years and never had a problem. A
We have had a Sharp for years and years....we have two others as well....one of the downstairs and one for the garage and vehicles. We keep the filters cleaned by actually rinsing them out every month and replacing them after they are dried. Check your hose and make sure that the belts are tight. That is all there could be wrong with any vaccuum. Good luck, Sybil!
My housekeeper got a new Sharp at Sam's Club and it is a lightweight upright with a small canister attached. She likes it.
I have to agree with Kevin, not much but the pipes and filters.
Not too much can happen which brings their performance down other than clogged passages. If you have pets a once over by a vacuum pro will bring the suck back to your suction Sybil Campbell. I recently overhauled two of ours and although I haven't tried to pickup a bowling ball they're doing their jobs well. Here's a tip, don't try to suck up anything metal, screws, bolts, couns, etc. they're all eventual recipes for disaster.
If you have carpet, it may also depend on type of carpet. Super soft carpets don't work w/ dysons nor beater bars.

Also, I just learned this last week...if you have pets, there is a new stainmaster carpet that is antistatic so makes it easier to vacuum pet hair. I can't wait to get the samples in Feb/Mar.
Depending on the type, changing the bag would be a great start. LOL

Really it sounds as though you have something blocking the discharge pipe. Does it have a heppa filter. If that is plugged nother get through it.
William Feela thanks but I clean that regularly. I really think it's has worn out, is a lemon or my cleaning lady ran over somethig with it that messed it up.
There should be a pleared white or light grey filter that needs to be cleaned. Most call them a HEPA filter. It filters out the fine particles and does plug up quiickly
Evelyn, thanks for your recommendation. No, I'm moving in a couple of weeks.
Debbie Reynolds and Ron Marshall, thanks for recommending the Sharp!
Kevin J. May, I don't have pets, but my cleaning lady may have sucked up something she shouldn't have.
Debbie Gartner, I think I'm going to invest in a new vacuum. I don't want to spend a ton and my new house has hardwood floors throughout except for carpet in the bedrooms and one hall. What would you suggest?
Sam, it wasn't a very expensive vacuum, I'm not sure it's worth the cost.
taking it to a vaccum cleaner store for a tune-up.... leaks, striction, belt slipping etc.